Special Meals

Meeting your dietary needs

We
endeavour to meet your preferred taste and special dining requirements - be it
for religious compliance, medical needs or to satisfy the appetite of our younger
guests.Halal Meals

All meals we serve are Halal, prepared in strict compliance to halal requirements. There is no need to specifically request this as all our meals are suitable for Muslims.

Meals and allergies

Meals
with peanuts

Nuts
may be served in the cabin or used as an ingredient in a menu. We do not
guarantee a peanut-free environment or peanut-free meals on board. We do not
restrict other passengers from bringing items on board that may contain nuts.

It
is possible that traces of peanuts or their derivatives could be in the cabin
environment or the aircraft air conditioning. An allergic reaction to peanuts
or any derivative can be serious.

Allergies
to ingredients

We
do not accept responsibility for any allergic reaction on board our flights. If
you have any allergy or have similar concerns, please discuss these with your
doctor prior to travelling with us.

It
is recommended that if you have a severe allergy to peanuts or their
derivatives, or any other meal ingredients, you may bring your own food,
keeping in mind liquid restrictions currently in force.

Our
cabin crew will be happy to warm your meal for you.

Ways to request for special meals

Online

When making a new booking online through etihad.com, select your
flight/s, enter your passenger details and add your meal preference.

Manage my Booking

After booking your flight online or with the Contact Centre, go to Manage my Booking and modify the Passenger Details page.

Travel agent

Important notes

Meals should be requested at least 24 hours prior to departure. We cannot guarantee delivery of your meal if ordered less than 24 hours before you fly.

Special meals with Partner AirlinesIf your flight or a segment of your flight is operated by one of our Partner Airlines, some special meals may not be available on board. Please contact the airline directly for your meal requests.

Meal descriptions

Meals for religious needs

Meals for religious needs

meal for religious needs

MEAL

CODE

DESCRIPTION

Hindu
Meal

(Non-veg)

HNML

Contains meat
(lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products.

Does not
contain any beef or beef products.

Prepared
according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy).

Suitable for
members of the Hindu community.

Kosher
Meal

(Requires
72 hours prior notice)

KSML

Contains meat
from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish
that have both fins and scales.

Contains fruit
and vegetables (except those prone to infestation).

Certified in
the kosher kitchen and double-sealed after packing.

Vegetarian
Jain meal

VJML

Contains
non-root vegetables only.

Does not
contain any root vegetables like onions, ginger, garlic, potatoes,
carrots or animal/animal by-products.

Prepared Asian
style.

Suitable for a
section of the Indian community who are strict vegetarians.

Vegetarian
Meal

VGML

Contains all
types of fruits and vegetables.

Does not
contain any meat, fish or animal by-products (like animal fat in
biscuits).